Ugandan teenage footballers James Bogere and Hamuza Ssengooba have taken a giant stride in their blossoming careers after putting pen to paper with Danish Superliga side Aarhus Gymnastikforening (AGF).
The two youngsters, groomed at the Masaka-based El Cambio Soccer Academy, have been featuring in the Buganda Regional League with Masaka Sunshine FC, steadily sharpening their abilities before earning attention beyond borders.
Their standout performances at the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, where Uganda bravely reached the Round of 16, further cemented their reputation as rare talents destined for bigger stages.
Bogere, a ruthless and instinctive goal hunter, has grown into one of the most electrifying prospects in Ugandan football.
His sharp positional awareness, fearless runs, swift bursts of pace and remarkable ability to shoot or head under pressure have made him a nightmare for defenders.
He continues to impress on an even grander stage as he trains with the Uganda Cranes in Morocco ahead of the AFCON 2025 finals, where Uganda shares a group with Tunisia, Nigeria and Tanzania.
Ssengooba, meanwhile, represents the perfect mould of a modern defender: calm, commanding and relentlessly hard-working.
His ability to read danger before it unfolds, execute timely tackles, dominate aerial duels and lead by example on and off the pitch has earned him respect at every level he has played.
AGF sees in him a dependable pillar for the future, a defender whose intelligence and composure belie his age.
El Cambio Academy celebrated their landmark progression with heartfelt pride, noting on their official platforms that they “cannot wait to follow them in their careers.” For the academy, known for nurturing both character and technical excellence, this double breakthrough is yet another affirmation of their fast-growing influence on East African football.
Their new home, AGF, fondly referred to as “The Whites”, stands among Denmark’s most historic football institutions.
Established in 1880 and now 145 years old, the club boasts five national championships, nine Danish Cups, and two Atlantic trophies, all symbols of a rich footballing legacy.
They play their home games at the intimate yet lively Vejlby Stadium, a 12,000-seater fortress guided by chairman Jacob Nielsen and tactically orchestrated by head coach Jakob Poulsen.
